I had an old crown that fell off while on vacationing back in December 2025. I contact my general dentist hoping it will be a quick fix and replace a new crown. He did some work on the tooth and after couple weeks the tooth started to hurt. I had a root canal in other tooth over 10 years ago so the feeling of sharp pain was very familiar. I called my dentist office to let them know I need a root canal and will be seeing a specialist. My dentist has my permanent crown waiting for me and I thought I could hold off on seeing a specialist, but the root canal pain was unbearable. So I went to see another dentist, Dr. Nguyễn on a Saturday. After xray and assessment, she prescribed me some antibiotics and pain medication. She then referred me to Dr. Chen. I've seen other Endodontist in the past for my other root canal and the experience with Dr. Chen by far was the best experience and I am extremely grateful for her. Dr. Chen was extremely pleasant, explained the entire process in detail, explained during the procedure, and explained to me what to expect after my procedure. She did not only successfully took our four nerve in that one tooth, but also reshaped my top crown, so when my new bottom crown is on, it will not ruin my dental crown. She even suggested, once my crown is placed by my dentist, please come back to her to make sure my bite and crown fit perfectly so it doesn't create problems for me in the future at no cost to me! I do have aggressive grinding and biting so she wanted to make sure I can keep the longevity of my crowns, since we all know this stuff is costly. She genuinely put her patient first, she even waived some charges for me! The office called me the next day to ask how I was doing. The staff and Dr. Chen are so kind and professional. Now, I am sad I won't get to see her again until my next root canal (hope that doesn't happen). If it does, I know where to go. If you want an exceptional, knowledgeable Endodontist who also put your needs ahead of your wallet, I highly recommend Dr. Chen. read more

01/02/2026 I was referred to Dr. Judy Chen by my dentist. I initially came in because I was complaining about some tooth pain. The moment you walk in you are greeted by the 3 gals at the front desk. The ambiance from the front desk, patient room and even restroom was so calming. I told my husband that I felt like I went to the spa! The place was nicely lit, super clean, smelled really nice and not overpowering. My experience with the care quality that Dr. Chen and her team carried from check in, explaining what they will be doing to diagnose, plan of care, costs, payments etc was probably the most relaxing experience I've ever had. Even their voices were putting me into a trance lol I have my procedure scheduled until after I deliver my baby. I appreciate that Dr. Chen did not rush this procedure but rather chose to wait for the best interest of my health and pregnancy. That's when I knew I was in good hands. Will be back to review after my procedure. read more

Dr. Chen is honest, caring and an excellent dentist. She took care of my mother's root canal and my mother was really happy with the work. I only wish the doctor would accept insurance. read more

Excellent experience ever for the dental roots canal treatment is. Judy is the best and all teams are very friendly. read more

Amazing doctor. Extremely knowledgeable, and caring. Probably one of the best and most ethical doctors I have ever ran into. The entire office staff and team were extremely friendly and helpful. 10/10. read more

Dr Chen did my root canal on teeth#3 in 2014 and she did a fantastic job back then. Early 2024, I removed my wisdom teeth which happened to affact teeth#3 and I tried to contact Dr Chen's office to get a second opinion. To my surprise, she provided a free evaluation with x-ray for me, compared with my x-ray record dated 10 years ago and made some knowledgable recommendations and referrals. I was able to save my teeth#3 again! read more

My daughter has worked for Dr. Chen for 6+ years now, Dr. Chen is one of the most amazing business owners and community leaders I've ever met. Leading, coaching, demanding excellence and hard work from each member of her staff is directly related to excellent dental care for her patients. She treats her staff better then any other employer I know working with their school schedules to ensure each of them has the best opportunity for their own future. When choosing a dental care provider look beyond just the dental care itself, look into their character as well and you'll find the best of the best is Dr. Chen. read more

Went in for a consult. Dr Judy and her team are so nice. They werent pushy nor appear to try to get me to do unnecessary services to increase their profits. Her team is also very responsive to all my million questions. Id honestly trust Dr Judy for any future dental needs. read more

If I can give her and the staff 10 stars I would. My tooth pain was the worst pain I have ever experienced. Mind you, I have had 3 c-sections with no postoperative pain needed. The pain diffused to my jaws and ear, which lead to headaches and a night of tears. My regular dentist was unavailable and gave us direct call to her for emergencies. She responded immediately ordered meds and antibiotics. I had an appointment first thing Monday morning. She was caring, thoughtful, honest, and sincere. The best thing is she is really good at what she does. Dr. Chen and her staff took great care of me and provided great advice. If you ever find yourself in this situation, I definitely recommend going to her immediately. read more

Excellent endodontics therapy deserves recognition! That is why I am most grateful for the therapy received from Dr. Judy Chen, DDS and her staff. In the initial consultation visit she explained what she would do in addressing my root canal issues. Then she followed up by being true to her word. Dr. Chen expertly noted all that I had to do at home to handle post-therapy matters. From beginning to end I felt at ease and relaxed in being her patient. I do not want to neglect that being in Dr. Chen's care was enhanced by the welcoming, caring, and considerate office environment. And I don't want to forget the humor and laughter that imbued the visits. I noted that when Dr. Chen and her staff had to tend to business they did so, but when there was a little break here and there the atmosphere was charged with laughter and smiles. Another indicator that true professionals work there. Therefore. kudos to Dr. Judy Chen and her staff: Cathy, Jo Jo, Crystal, Desi and Stephanie. What a team! john m. martinez read more

Absolutely the best doctor in town, I highly recommend her, very professional and caring, her staff is amazing. I have been to her office for three different root canal issues and she has resolved them all. I can't thank her and her staff enough. Good job Dr Judy and Team! read more

I was referred to Dr. Chen due to having a a broken tooth on top of having an infected root canal previously done from about 2017. The staff is extremely nice, professional, and are on top of their game (I do ask a ton of questions). The consultation was informative, and she provided options to take for the next steps. I decided to re-do my root canal rather than extracting my tooth. It was a successful and smooth procedure, the staff asked me how I was throughout the session, and gave thorough instructions. Overall, it was a wonderful experience. 10/10 would highly recommend coming here if you need to speak with a specialist. My dentist was right, she and her staff are REALLY good. read more

Dr. Judy Chen is the best. I was very apprehensive before seeing her, heard horror stories from friends. Truly painless, she was super efficient and is such a nice person. Would highly recommend Dr. Chen to anyone needing a root canal. read more

Dr. Judy Chen and her staff are totally kind. They were all so helpful. Even though I didn't get the care I needed l Judy told me everything that needs to be done. read more

Judy Chen and her entire staff are AMAZING. I found her through yelp reviews, so thank you all for your recommendation! I had an issue with my bottom left molar after having a filling, followed by a root canal, and eventually a re-treatment of a root canal. Both root canals were done by two different endodontists. Still having no luck in relieving the discomfort, I sought for a third opinion and found Dr. Chen. She spent her time with me, took XRays, and found three things wrong with the tooth that could add up to the discomfort I was having. She spent time in pointing out each issue and making sure that I fully understood what was going on, because I've been dealing with discomfort in this one tooth for over 2 years. She wasn't trying to sell me anything, like another root canal treatment. She also never tried to throw antibiotics at me and hope it sticks (like the other endodontist did who did my re-treatment.) Instead, she gave me multiple options, told me to think about the options over the weekend, and contact her office for next steps. She was great, you'll feel so comfortable there, and felt like I was in great hands, especially after having been through so much just for this one tooth. read more

An absolute expert in her field and such a pleasure to be around. She calmed my nerves and did an amazing job!

Rarely write positive reviews but had to write a review about Dr. Chen and her staff Desiree The office vibe is super chill, felt like going to a friend's Sunday football party kinda chill. Cute little girl running around the office with a smile. Just a chill place.. Recommend read more

Last year I went see Dr Chen for consultation on my loose tooth as a recommendation from my dentist. She shared my X-ray with her assistant and said she never seen anything like this. She recommended to pull the tooth right away before it effects my other tooth. My comment was I wouldn't be able to eat. Dr. Says babies are able to eat so you can too. Anyhow I didn't pull the tooth and it's fine. I would highly suggest to wait or get a second opinion before pulling a tooth. The consultation was expensive. Be aware of this dentist. read more

I am so thankful for the care Dr Chen and her staff gave me today. I was able to get an appt fast, was greeted warmly by staff, and Dr Chen was so warm and concerned! She explained everything well, including pre and post X-rays, explained procedures as she went along, and made sure I was doing ok throughout. Kayla was also very helpful and was ready to answer questions, including post care instructions. It was so comforting to get treated by such a caring, competent and kind doctor and staff! Not only was I so happy to get relief from the horrible pain of the toothache, and I left feeling like I could get a root canal anytime - as long as Dr Chen did it for me - LOL! read more

So, when your dentist tells you need a root canal and sends you to an endodontist, you probably don't immediately cheer. But if you are lucky enough to be referred to Dr. Chen, feel free to at least give a quiet fist pump because she is amazing. I had a front tooth with an older veneer that needed a root canal from that one time I fell off a skateboard in 1979. It was a bit tricky because the infection was old and very high up and there was a risk that the older veneer could come off. Dr. Chen explained everything up front, including the risks, and then got to work. Her anesthesia skills were awesome. I didn't feel a thing. It hurt afterwards which seems reasonable given the amount of work they had to do, but she had provided a reasonable number of rx pain relievers and it actually hurt a lot less than I expected it to. Everyone in the office was so nice and Dr. Chen and her staff have a nice sense of humor which keeps everything comfortable. I HIGHLY recommend Dr. Chen and team if you ever need to drill out a tooth or two. read more

I've been putting off getting my teeth checked due to the pandemic and eventually I was forced by my pulling out my own filling from a rotting tooth while flossing to buckle down and see a doctor. I was referred to Dr Chen from a colleague of Dr. Chen's. We've all heard horror stories about getting a root canal but Dr. Chen and her staff really killed that stigma. This was less painful than getting my teeth cleaned at a general dentist. I've been to some real bangers in the past for my teeth who treated my mouth with the care and grace that Keith Moon treats his drum kit. Thankfully Dr Chen was the opposite, in my line of work, you can tell who has good hands and I could definitely tell Dr. Chen is at the top of her game. There's no wasted movement and each stroke is purposeful and done with great dexterity. So much so that an otherwise nervous twit like myself could relax and think about how I'm going to broker a peace deal between QAnon supporters and the voices in their heads. Hopefully I never have to do another root canal again, but if I do, I'm 10 out of 10 coming back here. read more

What an amazing dentist and an amazing team. I had a root canal today and it was actually an enjoyable experience! Dr. Chen and her staff were gentle, caring communicative and they also keep the atmosphere light. I can't recommend this team enough! read more

Dr.Chen and her assistant Kayla were very professional. I had a root canal done and I did not feel a thing. She walked me through everything she was going to do, and she had a light touch when giving me my novacaine injection. The front office staff was also very friendly and professional. I would not hesitate to recommend Dr.Chen to anybody, if I could I would give her a 10. Daniel Rodriguez read more

Dr. Chen and Daisy were beyond awesome and made me feel completely comfortable. It was my first root canal and I was pretty nervous. I didnt feel a thing and it didnt take too long. Highly recommend this place. read more

Dr. Judy Chen and Jo-Jo were absolutely amazing. The amazing-ness extends to the rest of the office staff. This was my first root canal and I was not as honest to the office staff (about how nervous/anxious I was) as I should have been. My initial phone call, evaluation, root canal procedure, exit, and even follow-up call were fantastic. Dr. Chen and Jo-Jo have gentle hands. They were honest and comforting at the same time. The next day, I completely forgot that I had a root canal done until I received a follow-up phone call from the office. I worked as an RDA for 13 years and am pretty familiar with chairside care in a dental office. Dr. Chen and Jo-Jo went above and beyond to make me feel comfortable throughout the procedure. If there were an option to give more than 5 stars, I would give them at least 100! If you need endodontic work done, give Dr. Chen's office a call and put all of your concerns and anxiety at ease. read more

She is one of the BESTEST in town! I have had bad emergencies with my cavity and the pain has been too much , but the way Dr. Judy has handled me and my pain , I cannot thank her more! She is a great person and that makes her great at her work! Such dedication.. never seen before! The BEST DOCTOR in the town! I am very very thankful to her. And I liked how she called my tooth, "Halloween Tooth" Thank you so much read more

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Doctor Chen took care of my #14 tooth, her utmost goal was to save it from dying. She explained the surgery process and the post op procedure very well. (You made the idea less scary) Dr. Chen is amazing and her staff is so welcoming and kind. I love the care Dr. Chen and her team provides from the front desk, Crystal squeezing me in for appointments and Ana and Kayla for assisting Dr. Chen throughout my appointments. Thank you! You guys rock! Now to enjoy some fried chicken to celebrate the removal of my stitches... During covid... Mask required. washing hands immediately before signing in. Mouth rinse prior to examinations. Cleaning/sanitizing happens after each patient exits. read more

I was referred to Dr. Chen after a routine cleaning at my dentist. After doing x-rays, they noticed that I had a failed root canal (previously done in 2014 by a different dentist). They immediately made a referral and I made my consultation appointment with Dr. Chen. At the consultation, I was merely expecting a quick look and a "Looks good, you don't have anything to worry about anything...thanks for coming". But unfortunately, Dr. Chen delivered some news that my root canal has failed and I'll need it re-done!! Initially, I was in pure shock and disbelief and even mildly upset... not at Dr. Chen but at my dentist from 2014! Anyways, seeing me shocked and unsure about what news I just received, Dr. Chen took the time to make sure I understood exactly what was going on, the overall health risks, and what the proposed procedure would entail - a true measure of how she delivers quality work and genuine care for her patients. Fast forward to the day(s) of the procedure [2 part type of thing] Dr. Chen and Gabby made things super comfortable the whole way through which is always a plus. I don't get too nervous when it comes to dental work but if you are a patient that does... Dr. Chen and her team really go all out to make sure you are welcomed and comfortable. When getting injected with the numbing agent they gently rub your forehead which really help distract your from any pain you might feel, so that was a huge plus. Sounds like a weird technique, but it is actually a soothing practice that obviously worked... for me at least. For some reason, the entire appointment was calming and almost relaxing. They put a rubber type of canvas to isolate the problematic tooth which allows the rest of your mouth to really relax. I think I almost fell asleep throughout the procedure due to how relaxed I felt. Furthermore, Dr. Chen and her team all seem to have great character. They seem to work very well together which really translates to quality work and communication further making my experience that much more comfortable. They called me the day after my procedure to check in with me which is always appreciated. If I had to do this procedure again, I would most definitely not hesitate to head over to Dr. Chen and her team. Thanks again to everyone that was involved!! read more

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Got referred to Judy Chen, DDS (root-canal specialist) due to an irritated molar. Upon entering, I was greeted by a friendly staff. Filled paperwork and patiently waited for my turn to be seen. Kayla lead me into a dental room and got me prepped before the Dr. showed up. During her initial assessment with the specialized equipment, I was told that I had a 4th canal (not so common) hidden which obviously my current dentist did not identify ~2 years ago when I had a root canal procedure on the same tooth. My process required 2 steps. 1st step was to clean out all 4 root canals, clean, medicate, temporary filling. Showed up 2 weeks later for the 2nd step, By this time, swelling had reduced, no pain whatsoever. This time it was Dana that prepped me before the Dr came in. Final step was to remove filling, a bit more cleaning then do a permanent filling. Aside from this, they went above and beyond by removing the stinky crown and having it cleaned and soaked in 99% alcohol. This included trimming of the gum due to alot of minor food accumulation which caused some unusual smells, I think. Once, the procedure was completed, the Dr did show pictures that were taken during the procedure and explained what went down. Overall experience was awesome and hassle free! Mahalo to Dr Judy Chen and her wonderful Team and staff for taking care of me. read more

I wanted to tell my experience with Judy Chen DDS. It was so safe from pain. I had a bad infection in my upper jaw from a tooth that was way over due to be a root canal fix. She did such a good job and was virtually painless in her work. She doesn't over charge...in fact very reasonable. I do have a bit more to do, but I know she is really superb in her expertise. I thank her and her staff of professionals. Go there if you want an excellent outcome. She and her staff love chocolate... Really seriously go there for a pain free experience. read more

Just like the other review said. Would only see my mom for $200 up front. Just to look. $2000 for the procedure. They're in network with my mom's insurance but said they don't operate that way. They take the $2000 that you pay and then "we'll let you know if the insurance pays anything and if they do we'll reimburse you." Sounds like a place trying to scam people by double charging read more

Most amazing care I've ever had. I am so grateful that I was able to see Dr. Chen. I had an ongoing infection on a previous root canal I had done by another dentist that failed after only a couple months and Dr. Chen was able to give me a successful re-treatment root canal and saved my crown in the process, as well. I cannot express just how amazing she and her staff are! 10000/10 recommend her office. read more

Not happy with them. They wanted money up front and I'm double covered. I was told they reimburse me after running number. Greedy!!

Last time I had a root canal was 10 years ago and I forgot the name of the doctor who had done it but he had done an amazing job. So, I was worried to go to Dr Chen because it was my first time and hence the fear. But, I am so happy that I went to her because she is very gentle, compassionate and diligent with her work. Since I have some dysphagia and numbing gel (which they apply before the shot) scares me because the gel goes to the throat which causes a lot of discomfort. Dr Judy Chen understood this and decided not to use the numbing gel, yet her poking did not hurt! I am also very scared of taking shots any where. After the root canal I never had to take any pain killer. It never hurt even after the numbing wore off. She is a great dentist who understands patients and I recommend her highly and all her staff are friendly and nice which is also rare to find. My thanks to Dr Chen and her staff for maintaining high quality of service! read more

Dr. Chen was absolutely incredible when she operated on a root canal infection. First her and her team were very professional. Second, she explained the issue in simple terms anyone could understand. Third, she was prompt with what needed to be done and was available to provide guidance whenever needed. Lastly she is a skilled surgeon who operated on my infection flawlessly without causing me undue pain. I highly recommend her Alain U. read more

Dr. Chen is the most compassionate doctor I know. From the moment you walk in, you notice how bright her office is, the airflow that comes in and out of the office, it feels clean, spacious, and positive. The clinic is immaculate and well maintained. It's as if the doctor really put a lot of thought to ease the patients of what would be a nerve wrecking experience. I originally went in for a consultation, fearing it was something as serious as a root canal and was instead met with warmth and kindness about my actual situation, oral lichen planus, caused most likely by the tremendous amount of life altering stress I was under these past couple of days. While her specialty is endodontics, she and her dental assistant treated me with the upmost care, thoughtfulness, and even covered all the possible basis by taking detailed x-rays of the area, brainstorming root causes, and consulting holistic treatments I should be practicing. Even though I did not need her root canal services this time around, I will certainly be referring Dr. Chen to everyone I know and I can confidently say that if I am ever in need of a root canal, Dr. Chen is who I absolutely am going to see! Thank you so much, Dr. Chen and her lovely dental assistant, you both really made me feel so much better! read more

Caring and FUN staff! I was recommended to Judy Chen for a special root-canal procedure; years ago (sorry it has taken me so long to post this review). They were so amazing, Judy took the time to go over details of what I will be experiencing. They took me in right away, thoroughly explained my situation and what needs to be done. The office is so nice, calming feeling, the chairs were sooo comfy and even brought a blanket and had sunglasses for me to wear to cover my eyes from brightness of the lights shining down, and also to prevent splatters on my face. The staff were truly amazing and the experience was unforgettable. Thank you Judy Chen and staff; ;you all are remarkable people! read more

Dr. Chen and her staff almost made me like my root canal.... They are so nice, kind, respectful and have empathy!! I had a bad infection and also needed a root canal. I had multiple surgeries and procedures done for my teeth that I ended up with a fear of going to the dentist. When mine told me I needed a root canal I was very stressed. She told me she wasn't doing root canals anymore but referred me to Dr. Chen. Well, my treatment was amazing! It was not exactly like a spa visit but very close to it. I love how Dr. Chen treats her team, how she is constantly teaching them about what she is doing. I love how Dr. Chen and her staff where gently touching my forehead when they were numbing me and I was complaining of the pain... They were so patient with me and understanding. I've never been treated in such a caring way by a dental specialist anywhere in the world and I had procedures done in multiple countries. Billing was transparent, the facility was welcoming and very clean, the team is very knowledgeable and caring. I really appreciated now they called me the morning after my procedure to see how I was doing. And also, how they put a blanket on me when I felt cold...... If you are in need of a root canal, you are in luck that there are people like Dr. Chen and her team to do the work! read more

I wish all dentist offices were like Judy's! She is the best!! If you ever need a specialist, she's the one! Her office is the most cleanest and comfortable place ive ever been too! Even the bathroom has candles and soap from bath and body works. The decoration makes you feel right at home, than just another dental office. Her assistants are amazing and funny! They make sure you're okay and if you need anything they are there to help you.( so dont be afraid to speak up) After your visit there, you will receive a phone call about how you're doing after any procedures which I thought was fantastic! A office that actually cares about your well being and not just about your money!! im SOLD! In my situation, Judy was suppose to redo a root canal on a tooth that went bad and also had an infection to go along with it. She was able to save the tooth or even fix the root canal due to a fractured root. She told me that its best to just extract the tooth instead and to get rid of the infection ASAP. Because she's a specialist in other areas, she doesnt handle extractions, so I had to go back to my regular dentist and have that done. Days go by, and I've had the extraction taken care of before the infection in my root can spread more. Dr Judy Chen, calls me from her cell phone asking me how I'm doing and if the infection has gone away. That to me right there really shows how much she cares about her patients, yet I was no longer in her hands and I was in my regular dentists' hands..she still took the initiative to check up on me. P.S. They sent me a thank you card with the offices signatures =) read more

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Best services, nicest staffs around, oh yeah my root canal also awesome. Did I mention I came to dr Chen after my regular DDS could not schedule me in? read more